Description
A light and refreshing salad packed with flavor and high in protein, made with creamy cottage cheese and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cooking and shredding until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Add the diced vegetables and mix until combined.
- Season with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper; mix again.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the salad for enhanced flavors. Serve on greens, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, cottage cheese, high protein, healthy recipe, easy lunch